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Enghouse Support Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Enghouse Support, a software maintenance service standard set to run until 31 January 2027. This procurement falls under the services industry and focuses on the maintenance of information technology software. Located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, the University used a direct procurement method, categorised as "below threshold - without competition," indicating an award without the traditional tender procedure. The contract was awarded to MILSTEDA SYSTEMS LIMITED, headquartered in Newark, for a period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT software maintenance services, to engage with sub-central government entities. By securing contracts with educational institutions like the University of the West of England, businesses can significantly expand their client base and establish a footprint within the public sector. Firms with expertise in IT support and software services are particularly well-suited to leverage such contracts for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Enghouse Support Renewal

Notice Description

Enghouse Support Renewal - CC Software Maintenance - Standard until 31/01/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,273 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILSTEDA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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